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Top Tips for Hiring a Van in Shannon

  • There is limited bus service in the city of Shannon. It travels to the airport and to a few outlying cities such as Cork, Ennis, or Galway. Riding the bus will require that you stick with a timetable. You will likely have to do a bus transfer, which can be inconvenient, especially if you have young children with you. A Shannon van rental can comfortably accommodate a family and luggage. You can go beyond Shannon and tour other areas of Ireland, such as Dublin (known for its majestic castles and historical museums), Killarney National Park or Kilkenny (if you want to visit the pubs and party).
  • Speed limits in Shannon are marked in km/h. For example, on the highway, the maximum speed allowed is 120 km/h (74 mph). In the city, you are permitted to drive a maximum of 50 km/h (31 mph). Traffic can get congested during the commute time to or from work/school. In Shannon, this is typically between 6:30 – 9:30 am and 3:30 – 6:30 pm. This is especially a problem on N19, which goes to Shannon airport. It is best to avoid traveling in your Shannon van rental during these hours, if possible. Traffic around town greatly increases during tourist season, which is from late April to early September. It especially gets congested around top tourist attractions like the Cliffs of Moher.
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) is a convenient place to pick up your Shannon van rental. The airport is just a 10-minute drive from Downtown Shannon and only 15 miles from the cities of Limerick and Ennis. If you are going to rent your van at the airport, you’ll have the option of working with numerous agencies. The airport has a desk for Dollar, Hertz, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Europcar. The desks are in the Arrivals Hall.
  • You must have a full license from Ireland to drive in Shannon legally. If you’re from the United States, Canada, or a country that is a member of the European Union or the European Economic Area, you can legally drive using the driver’s license issued by your country. Otherwise, you will need an international driving permit.
  • Book your people carrier hire in Shannon at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • January is typically the cheapest month to hire a van in Shannon, with prices around €80 per day. The most expensive month is August, with average prices of €188 per day.

FAQs About Hiring a Van in Shannon

  • What is it like to drive a van in Shannon, Ireland?

    The roads in Shannon and most of Ireland are in good condition, making driving easy and comfortable. Motorists drive on the left-hand side of the road in Ireland, which is an adjustment if you’re used to driving on the right side. By law, seatbelts must always be worn by both the driver and the passengers.

  • How old do I have to be to rent a car in Shannon, Ireland?

    You must be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Shannon, Ireland for most car rental agencies. Some, however, may only rent to drivers who are 25 or older. Other requirements could include that the primary driver has a license in good standing for a minimum of one year. Young drivers between 21 and 24 might be restricted to renting only certain types of vehicles.

  • What if I need a large passenger van in Shannon?

    If you are traveling with a large family or group, you will probably feel most comfortable in a nine-passenger van, such as the Renault Trafic, which can be rented at Thrifty (SNN), Hertz (SNN) or Dollar (SNN). Some features on the Renault Trafic include parking assist, stop/start technology and a removable second and third row. Another popular nine-passenger van for large groups is the Ford Transit, which is also available for rent at Hertz (SNN). The Ford Transit is spacious and easy to drive. 

  • How does KAYAK find such low van hire prices?

    KAYAK compares van hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.

Shannon Van Hire Company Reviews 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Shannon

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Ground Floor

+353 61 704 914

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

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The staff were personable and helpful at drop off and pick up. The car was exactly as described and comfortable to drive. Will rent from Enterprise again.

1 out of 1

keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Shannon

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Main Terminal Shannon Airport

+353 6120 6040

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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Europcar

9.0

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.6

Value for money

7.8

One location in Shannon

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Main Terminal, Shannon Airport

+353 1 812 2880

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10.0 Wonderful

Jakub, Feb 2024

Premium

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Everything went well. Pick up and drop off were seamless. The car was in very good condition.

10.0 Wonderful

Mark, Dec 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Great customer service experience from start to finish

10.0 Wonderful

Vanessa, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off are easy and the staff are helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

1 out of 3

Payless

8.3

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.0

One location in Shannon

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Shannon Airport

+353 61 650 002

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Hertz

8.0

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

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Shannon Airport

+353 61 471 369

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Thrifty

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.6

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Shannon Ap

+353 61 471 369

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

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Wonderful!!!!!

1 out of 1

Sixt

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

5.7

One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Shannon Airport

+353 1 235 2030

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4.0 Mediocre

Allison, Nov 2022

KAYAK
No staff at drop off even after 10-11 in the morning? Made the drop off very confusing and frustrating

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Pick up was extremely slow. Other companies served 2 customers to Sixt one. The problem seemed to be regarding insurance provided by credit card companies. I used a Chase issued card and was told that I must contact Chase and have them email a letter to confirm that they would provide coverage. I had never experienced anything like this and had to spend time on vacation dealing with it from Another country. They should make it clear at the time of reservations that this is necessary!

10.0 Wonderful

Gerry, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Would have been nice to ask if, as an American, I had any preference of standard or automatic. But customer service person was great.

2.0 Poor

Peter, Oct 2022

KAYAK
First rental car was unsafe, and I had to return it.....Paperwork totally messed up....paid way more than I should have......will never do business with SIXT again, or recommend them to anyone.

2.0 Poor

Lindsey, Sept 2022

KAYAK
We did not have a good experience with Sixt. We had just come from Scotland where we rented with Arnold Clark and the contrast was notable to say the least. I feel badly for the guys that work at sixt - they were forced to deal with angry customers constantly for all of the hidden charges and fees that the company requires. Sixt charges a lower rate up front but when you get there, they need a written letter from your credit card company that your credit card covers car insurance in Ireland - what?! Why was that not something they told me 6 months prior when I booked the rental. So then we sat there on the phone with capital one for 20 min; only to find out that we were not covered so therefore required to buy their insurance. Then we were not allowed to switch the driver to my fiancé (I booked the car but he was going to drive) without adding him and paying an additional 25 euro a day. So we ended up essentially paying $200 in insurance and adding a driver which really seemed unnecessary. Overall it felt like such a dishonest experience. Lots of fine print and hidden fees that made it more expensive and more frustrating than just paying up front more and having a smooth experience. If you’re going to go with sixt- do your homework ahead. Make sure the driver is the one booking the car, that your credit card has insurance for the country, and have a written letter from them resdy to go. And be ready to be frustrated. Apologies to the kind man that helped us - it wasn’t his fault the company has terrible policies he has to enforce.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2022

KAYAK
The only issue I had was that there was no mention of Third party insurance, the options or the cost of it until I was picking up the car in Shannon. I was a little blind sided by the amounts quoted at the counter. This should be part of the booking process. Also with returning the car, we should have been given better instructions on where to leave it. I assumed to leave it at the Sixt return location, as done in all other car rental returns, but when there, they told me to leave it in temporary parking lot. not a big deal, but took extra time. All else was great !!

Budget

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

6.5

One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Arrivals Hall

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Economy

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Very good!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Great experience from start to finish & great price.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

KAYAK
The first car a Yaris hybrid: in three successive days the battery lost power to start on the first two days. On the third day the brake did not disengage and he pre-collusion device fail (according to a rental company empoyee. I lost four days of salmon fishing in Ireland. I had to drive 2 hours to Knock airport west to exchange for a new car. When I returned the latter I was charged for 5 areas of damage on it which had already been delineated the the second rental agreement I had ben given. What a disaster ! Not worth my time and money. I want my money back. Sincerely, Dr John L Connolly, DDS

10.0 Wonderful

Nancy, Jul 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Exactly as expected and quick pick up in Shannon.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sept 2022

KAYAK
Your Є2K deposit is unnecessary and a way to force people to buy the expensive insurance. Also, you took Є2,200 instead of actually Є2K. I also extended the day to return the car on and it was literally half the price of the previous 6 days. Disgusting.

Easirent

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

7.1

One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Shannon Springs Hotel, Ballycasey

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Premium SUV

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We had booked a 7 seater for a certain price and when we arrived they added on 150% in cost on all kinds of fees. We also booked a 7 seater and they only had a 5 seater which made the week very uncomfortable with bags on laps and they didn't offer any help.

Avis

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Arrivals Hall

Monday05:00 - 23:00
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Dollar

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.0

One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Shannon Ap

+353 61 471 369

Monday05:30 - 18:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Maureen, Feb 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Returning the car was great - the rep was very helpful. And the car worked well. However, when picking up the car, we were hit with an unexpected 10 euro per day charge since I was providing my own insurance. At no point was this charged identified or explained during my booking on Kayak. This doubled the price of the rental. The rep when we picked up the car said the charge was mandatory. I felt swindled since this was a total surprise.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I needed to be more aware of the size of the vehicle. If was my dropping the ball. The car was better than expected.

FLIZZR

8.0

Very Good

One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Unit 3 Lismaclane

+353 1235 2030

Monday06:00 - 22:00
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CARHIRE.ie

5.1

Fair

One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Serviced By Europcar

1844 1944

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DRIVALIA

5.5

Fair

One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Sky Court Centre, 1st Floor Car Park Management Centre

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GREEN MOTION

4.2

Mediocre

One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Shannon Airport

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24 Hour Rent A Car

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One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

SERVICED BY EUROPCAR

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Dooley Car Rentals

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One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Shannon Airport

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Fox

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One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Europcar, Shannon Airport Main Terminal

+1 800 225 4369

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Main Terminal, Shannon Airport

+86 10 6064 1387

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Smile Rent

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One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Shannon Airport

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Sunnycars

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One location in Shannon

Locations in Shannon

Terminal Building Shannon Airp

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62 travellers who hired a car in Shannon gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.4

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Shannon Van Hire Information

Pick-up locationShannon
Car typesVan
Hire locations4
Airport locations4
Popular agenciesEasirent, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar